Der Hauptmann von Köpenick

Plot Summary

Each is dependent on the other. He breaks into the passport office to get a passport. He is surprised and ends up back in prison, where he is trained in military drill. After his release, he once again lodges with relatives, his sister and brother-in-law. Wearing a second-hand captain's uniform, he first takes over a guard unit and uses it to occupy Köpenick town hall, where all the employees of the town council submit to the supposed captain. The mayor is promoted to Berlin and Voigt presents himself to the authorities a few days later. At first, everyone present laughs at the prank, but then Voigt is made aware of the legal consequences. He is sent back to prison, but shortly afterwards he is pardoned by the Emperor.

Top Cast

Harald Juhnke Wilhelm Voigt

Elisabeth Trissenaar Mathilde Obermüller

Katharina Thalbach Marie Hoprecht

Rolf Hoppe Zuchthausdirektor

Hark Bohm Kriminalinspektor Schmude